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Personal notice, dangerous my stock and trade. If the job's too tough for you to handle, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Standard Oil Company of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. The house that Jack built, another adventure of George Valentine. Dear Mr. Valentine, my name is Lacey Jack. Yeah, Jack is the surname. I always have to explain that. As a…

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Synopsis

In The House That Jack Built, George Valentine receives a call from Jack Lacey, who urgently requests his assistance. Jack is determined to expose a crime ring that has entangled his family, believing he possesses vital information that could bring down powerful criminals. He invites George and his assistant, Brooks, to meet him at a nightclub where he plans to reveal more about the situation. The atmosphere is tense as Jack hints at the dangers involved, suggesting that he is in over his head.

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D

Dan O'Herlihy

Eddie Firestone

Ken Christy

L

Lawrence Dobkin

Vivi Janis

W

Wally Maher

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LGDI 50-10-02 (212) The House That Jack Built.mp3

Let George Do It, Episode 212

The House That Jack Built

Monday, October 2, 1950 · 28:32

Let George Do It, Episode 212

The House That Jack Built

Monday, October 2, 1950 · 28:32

Summary

Jack Lacey hires George Valentine to investigate a dangerous situation involving his family and a potential crime ring. As tensions rise, George must navigate the complexities of loyalty and betrayal.

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